US President Donald Trump, right, meets with Japanese Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: EPAThe White House said the two leaders affirmed their commitment to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an “indispensable element of regional security and global prosperity,” the White House said. Taiwan will continue to uphold the principle of “peace through strength,” strengthening self-defense capabilities and promoting society-wide defense resilience, while deepening cooperation with like-minded countries to jointly safeguard a rules-based international order and ensure peace, stability and prosperity in the region, she added. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed its “heartfelt gratitude” to the two leaders for reaffirming their commitment to security across the Taiwan Strait. The ministry said in a statement that it welcomes the international community to continue advocating for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, citing Taiwan’s vital role in the global economy and crucial strategic location in the first island chain.
